Established in 1923, Yunnan University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kunming (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Yunnan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Yunnan Province, Yunnan University (YNU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Yunnan University (YNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. YNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.